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Marleen

girl name
Origin
German
Syllables
2
Peak era
Rare
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

“Variant of Marlene, a German blend of Maria and Magdalena, popularized by actress Marlene Dietrich.”

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Marleen has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

When you meet Marleen

People given the name Marleen in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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